Stationing & Recalling | Training Tutorial

[@xashleysantos7031]

I've been binge watching your videos for about a week now and I love the way you treat your birds and especially your instructional videos like this one! You clearly explain everything in a clear and calm way and give points/tips for first time bird owners. I haven't had a bird in a long while but Im working on convincing my mom to let me get one and I appreciate all of the different types of informational videos you have!! 💖💖

[@IamMissPronounced]

Xashley Santos I really hope you're able to get a bird! I got my little parrotlet only a month or so ago and she's the sweetest thing, and such an awesome companion 😊

[@poppyelvin4063]

Xashley Santos so have I I got a bird but he is not wanting to trained

[@roger4848]

At 6:10 the bird thought she was telling her to do tricks

[@midnightashez4206]

The Great Horned Owl yeah she did hang

[@sallylouiseart1073]

My cockatiel completely skipped the part about doing this in baby steps and is picking up recalling pretty quick, but of course the second she has to perform in front of someone she resorts to sitting there singing to them instead 😄

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

You make the MOST helpful and clear bird training tutorials on you tube BY FAR! Good Job Girl! Thank you soo much or the time it takes you to make these videos.!

[@gray5485]

I was watching this with my bird, and when your bird made sound, my bird went crazy!

[@valeriafernandez4854]

mine too lol

[@blazikan9995]

Mine too

[@marahmohaimeed7693]

Me too with my 3 birds my ear drum died😂♥️♥️

[@chazza3875]

6:10 silently doing tricks in the background. (hang, spin.)

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

Your tutorials are by far the best and most concise I have encountered online. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have such amore wonderful relationship with my beautiful little birds because of your tutorials!! I recommend Your videos ALL the time on my facebook bird groups!!

[@FPVQatar]

Amazing.. i have 2 baby budgies who are 2 and 4 weeks old, they are so lovely and I can't wait until they wean and start teaching them how to be independent and learn tricks ^_^ Love your videos so much, keep up the great work and welcome back to youtube love.

[@mondraymondo]

Oh my god Im so happy! Today my lovebird finally station without target stick! Onwards to more tricks i hope :)

[@kiaraluciano9218]

Lol it looks like Zeeby likes running in circles around her perch. That was too cute. It made my heart melt

[@soap9781]

I haven’t watched you in so long. Your still the best birdtuber

[@Manic6605]

Great video! Thanks for this! Question, what do you use for treats?

[@Manic6605]

Thanks so much! I give some things a try.

[@khaylamccormick5391]

Flock-Talk is it okay to use the seeds from the pet store as a treat

[@tararichardson4112]

You're really good at teaching your baby. :) I'm learning a lot..

[@arjuneol]

I love your training methods and your bird!!!

[@videostar323]

Thank you for this video! My bird will not go on her training perch or her play stand. I got her a new play stand to see if she likes that one better but today we tried the training perch-every time I put my arm or hand near the perch she would fly away. We tried this 3 or 4 times. The last time she let me rest my arm on the perch with her on my arm. This was the closest she would get to it. I hope I can help her learn to do this! She really doesn’t seem happy about it.

[@Maraandcrew]

What treats are you giving? Mine is oh so picky and isn't crazy about millet.

[@cruzn0216]

safflower seeds are amazing

[@MsPfizz]

im so happy i found your video, my 6 month old cockatiel seems so eager to fly but is such a klutz. Hopefully this will help her gain coordination :)

[@MarquisGemini]

Hey there, I only just found your channel but I am about to start my own as I begin training my Red Tailed Black Cockatoo :-) 7 months old, still a baby, but your videos are SO helpful, I will mention you in them when I put them up thank you so much

[@ellen2494]

What do you use if you dont have one of those standing perches?

[@laurice3030]

top of the cage maybe

[@IamMissPronounced]

Weird thing is my parrotlet is getting to be a strong flyer, and she's confident in flying toward the perch, but she will not go further than a hop to get to my finger.

[@worlddomination6183]

its so cute how the bird starts doing tricks at 6:09 to get treats

[@ajcheater]

awesome. easy to understand and learn ❤❤

[@cjthecrackheadcat]

how do you make that perch in the background

[@huntergreen6444]

how do you get them to stay on your hand or shoulder

[@rylanmoore678]

Hunter Green what kind of bird do you have

[@midnightashez4206]

Rylan Moore I like how they asked and you try to help but your not bird tricks and doesn’t reply!XD don’t wanna are seriously isa jookehh😂

[@stephandpets]

This is really interesting. I was trying to teach my bird to target a target stick, but the intelligent little monster decided to skip that point and start using it at the station. I’m not sure how I can encourage them to use the beak to follow the target stick when all they want to do is land on it. I would progress onto stationing, and I’m even tempted to skip targeting and just use the treat method and go straight to doing this, but I do want them to learn to target for other tricks.

[@alyshaprice4444]

What is a clicker and what does it mean?

[@fati7234]

Alysha Price the clicker is another sign for congratulating the bird after it has done something good or a trick. It's just like saying good boy

[@alyshaprice4444]

Ok thank u

[@animallover8147]

Alysha Price yeh

[@Ansonidak]

Also, the click or spoken word delivered at the moment of the desired behavior bridges the gap between the desired behavior and delivery of reward, so the bird is not confused about what it is being rewarded for.

[@coryf173]

Th clicker is to reward them telling them they re doing the right thing then give them a treat and so they also know when to stop

[@konstantinosparaskevopoulo1490]

Your videos are amazing thank you! From what age do you suggest commencing those exercises? (For parrotlet) thank you

[@muhammadshahzad8558]

thanks for the wonderful vid first up. My question is: my African grey knows how to step up, but when I try to get him to step up, he doesn't because he is on his play stand. Even when I'm using the target stick. He follows The target stick perfectly but if my hand is in front of the stick he won't step up to go over and touch, after that he puts his head down as to get a head scratch.. any suggestion? :)

[@bogdanisaev4317]

Keep asking him to step up and only reward him when he does. If his play stand is in the way then get him to perch somewhere else and ask him to step up.

[@jeetendrabohara7819]

Which feed did u give when tranning???????

[@tubstnk]

The one dislike is the bird that couldn't figure out where the line button.

[@Ali-il6nl]

TXT OMG💕💕

[@Goople77]

Thank you for an informative video! Can I train two lovebirds this at the same time? ❤️

[@nirmalpm6771]

your are amazing in doing this training. all the best for your more videos

[@honeybee4144]

I like that your birds are like your assistants in these video's xD

[@KawaiiKatelynUnicorn]

XDDD

[@jennifermcneil2177]

What age can I start teaching my bird to recall? She’s a eclectic

[@Jammybells]

What is that she using to click?

[@maschickapee2560]

Do you have your bird clipped? If so, if i want to do these tricks with my bird should i clip him?

[@mindini]

youre so smart! love these videos. thank you!

[@l.8612]

What kind of stick is it? That you are using? What is it made of? Does it really matter what you use as a target stick?

[@FlockTalk]

I'm just using a chopstick, as long as it's made of a non-toxic material it doesn't really matter what kind of stick you use. There is a target training tutorial on the page that'll give you more info on that!

[@shariprince3079]

Where do you get a clicker to train your bird?

[@chrissymcgirt4667]

Thank you for your very informative video. I have a quaker parrot. Has never learned to step up on stick and bites me very hard on the hand. I try to keep my hand there with flat side facing him but somehow manages to get me. Im on a blood thinner and it bleeds forever. He will once i get him out and away from the area, I can pet and preen him. Im frustrated because I have had other birds who stick and finger trained very well. Any other ideas

[@zeeshanimtiaz754]

Are your birds wing clipped?

[@Skyderls]

What is the black thing you have in your hand?

[@ampdarts850]

Clicker

[@gustavjohansson8269]

What bird do you have?

[@nefarious6986]

my cockatiel has started to learn that when i hold my hand out like a perch, i'm asking him to come over to me, and he will come and land on my hand. is it okay to "teach" him to "recall" like this before properly teaching him to station and recall?

[@what-qo4yl]

does this work with pigeons? what treats do you use

[@laurice3030]

pretty sure since theyre smart

[@banditmoon4399]

You are very good at training!

[@MRubio1978]

Please help my bird is about a little older than a year and he is so territorial. I dont know how to get him trained.

[@kimberlytraucins847]

For a baby bird should I start from the floor? In case it falls?

[@nefarious6986]

That sounds like a safe bet, yeah

[@megsutube1815]

Help! My parakeet steps up and then immediately steps off or flys off. I ask him to step up he does and steps off right away. Also could you please show me your hand positioning for holding your clicker, treat and target stick. I've been having trouble coordinating it all. Thank you!

[@mariammohamad5799]

So do you need the click thing

[@dashakravchenko699]

What treats do you use??

[@filterscity575]

GOOD WORK,GREAT

[@pklovesoccer]

how long are your fingers?

[@marsish4963]

My bird knows how to step up but she won't do it when my hand isn't touching her/extremely close to her. As soon as I move my hand a little bit away, she becomes uninterested. Any suggestions?

[@houndgirl7365]

Hey cosmic for your bird I have been doing tons and tons of research (I'm getting a conure in 3mo) what I have heard and understood if you put your 2 fingers at the chest and tell them to step up and they do reward them. It might be a few sessions of this, but gradually add flock talk states take your hand a bit further away and repeat the command if the bird is confused you might have gone too fast session wise and might have to being your hand a bit close repeating the command and rewarding. Flock talk also has stated you can use a pointer to help aid in teaching the bird then use a clicker so they know they did good. The pointer in theory could be pointed to your finger with your other hand if the bird follows treat them she had another video on clicker training you can check out. Hope this made sense and have a great day^^

[@marsish4963]

Bekah Looney Thanks!

[@lilli-besma8493]

My two budgies are 2 months old, Can i still train Them this?

[@shweetspice1321]

Yes, you can. You can actually teach a bird this trick no matter their age unless they're too old or less active(I think)

[@averiadele8623]

Are you bird’s flight feathers clipped/trimmed or or they natural. And if your bird’s flight feathers are trimmed are you able to teach this to them and have them go farther distance?

[@homoceroscaeli]

Averi Adele i dont think their wings are clipped

[@parimalaparimala4769]

How you bond with your parrot

[@maxcunningham6264]

What should I do if my bird is afraid of the target stick that I am using? I would love to use target training but he is afraid of the chopstick. Help please.

[@jeffinjoseph5086]

What a great bird!!LUV U BIRDIE!!!

[@mixen5894]

Would I be able to making a clicking noise with my mouth instead of buying a clicker?

[@Bundyburger09]

That's on option or you can just say 'Yes' people just use a clicker as it's a quicker response time to say the bird has done the right thing than speaking.

[@MarioHartwellWhite]

If I don't have some of that equipment available, can I click with my mouth or snap my fingers with my other hand and replace the porch with something like a chair?

[@FlockTalk]

Totally! Whatever sound you choose to make just ensure you’re able to make it consistent in volume and tone and isn’t something you’d use in another context as to avoid confusion. Back of a chair would work great!

[@MarioHartwellWhite]

@Flock-Talk alright thanks, but I ran into a problem. You see, his wing was clipped when we got him but I decided to let it grow, and Now he only flies of he either gets scared, if he is close to something he is scared of, or, on rare occasions, he just does it randomly. And what makes it even more confusing for me is that he is willing to jump a bit far to get from my hand or any other object to my shoulder, but he will only try to get from the chair to my hand if my hand is close enough for him to step on it, any idea on how to progress further?

[@Blockbusters_clip]

Can i train my parrot like this

[@mackenzierobinson3035]

How long do you usually have training sessions last so the birds don't get exhausted or frustrated from constant repetition?

[@IamMissPronounced]

Mackenzie Robinson I've heard several times that between 10-15 minutes is the best length of time to start with :)

[@thallesr.8026]

Meu agaporni tem as asas cortadas mas ele consegue voar um pouco...da pra ensinar a fazer isso?

[@rachellekeen956]

Would I be able to teach my budgie these tricks

[@hardcorosy9869]

Im excited that my bird will grow and i will teach this tricks to him/her But it's they're first day so a bit shy we need to force feed them still

[@NekkoMeneko]

I am assuming you made your perches? what did you Use? (mainly what's wrapped around the pipe)

[@StomatiumRei]

Lyndsay Kang PVC, perhaps glue, and vet wrap. vet wrap is definitely worth having around. look it up! :)

[@hunterkat]

No glue necessary! If you buy the PVC (have them cut it into the size you want) and the corresponding PVC couplings, they fit snugly enough to not need any glue.

[@StomatiumRei]

Lyndsay Kang awesome!

[@desyanarestuanyssa5580]

Can i train my budgie like this?

[@anselfernandes6120]

Where can I buy a clicker?

[@Peyton-fh4jk]

i lost it when she yeeted the stick 😂

[@CousinGamingTime]

What did you wrap around your training stand? (the blue material)

[@rivkashalvahweiss3080]

Chubby Burger I'm fairly certain that it is blue painters tape.

[@CousinGamingTime]

Thank you!

[@rivkashalvahweiss3080]

Flock-Talk So sorry for guessing. That's what I get for assuming.

[@CousinGamingTime]

Thanks! It's ok Laura. People make mistakes :D

[@animelodies-_-]

Thanks!

[@angelinafrancis5226]

what should I give as a treat for a Quaker parrot?

[@laurenkelly30]

Whatever he likes best!

[@hubb8049]

Birds R Us nothing with chocolate

[@mahsasadeghi5146]

Your bird is so cute.What is your bird's kind?

[@lilli-besma8493]

mahsa sadeghi i Think its a lovebird

[@katk7505]

it's a parrotlet

[@sosomekhrishvili3042]

What treat was that?! Like a stick

[@lollol-ip3ry]

You can put subtitles in italian please? Idon't understand your video because i'm italian

[@chadwickrasmussen9290]

I've had my first parakeet/budgie for atleast 3 years now he is hand trained and he knows how to kiss and target my hand with his beak, is this enough training for me to do this trick with him or does he need to learn something else thanks

[@dragonnamedkatie8859]

No, I think he's ready. Good luck

[@xswaggyzelpsx1806]

Hi can I use millet instead? I'm subbed

[@Ansonidak]

Use the treat your bird likes best.

[@wallaceferrier7180]

You are Amazing.

[@laylaa8692]

look at the bird at 6:09

[@charmedwn]

Layla Ayyashi it's so cute

[@theburgundynetwork3432]

My bird does that all the time lol! When you start a training session they're so eager to do tricks to get treats that they start trying anyone of them. They're like "Hey look! I'm a good bird!"

[@gavinlavan9101]

Layla Ayyashi okenon

[@strawberryswirl245]

Mia knows many tricks when she pointed her finger down she do the hanging trick and throughout the video she was looking at her hand watch her other video of tricks you will understand

[@shazhamilton5160]

Can you skip the stick stage by teaching them to target your finger from the start. I taught my dog to target my hand. I'm getting a baby hand raised quaker next week

[@FlockTalk]

Technically speaking yes that’s an option, the reason we go for the stick is because it’s often less scary than a grabby hand to a lot of birds so it’s an easy way to start building trust. And birds like to be nibbly so teaching them to nibble an object won’t cause harm whereas teaching them that biting your finger could result in them drawing blood if they get overstimulated down the road. Dog hand targets work because you’re targeting a closed mouth/ nose, with birds you’re targeting the tongue which can result in some nasty bites!

[@veronica945]

What is a clicker

[@boulderfit9135]

what breed is your bird i need an answer

[@shweetspice1321]

Her bird is a parrotlet

[@emmywoodham2387]

Parrotlet

[@maymorypedersen1633]

what type of bird is that ?

[@malogranatum4914]

I believe she's a Pacific parrotlet.

[@maymorypedersen1633]

Thank you

[@hayliesullivan1665]

how do you train your bird to trust you bringing them out of the cage? my bird will come out and eat of my hand but then wants back in there cage. I put them back but it's the same amount of time out of the cage.

[@kenleelynn4408]

Haylie Sullivan stick your hand in the cage throughout the day to get your bird used to being around and standing on your hand :)

[@homoceroscaeli]

Kenlee Wells i saw a video that said that if you stick your hand in the cage the bird will think its a predetor and may die of shock I saw a video that got a bird used to a hand by using a long stemmed treat and decreased the distancw from food to hand over time

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

This is the closest video of your's in "topic" I could find to ask this question.. Is it Possible" to potty train small birds such as Budgerigars or parrotlets? Are they physically capable of being able to "tell" when they have to go.. I keep having people tell me that budgies and other similarly small birds can't tell but I have a really hard time believing this. I'm not planning on trying to potty train my budgies, but It just seems to me that a lot of people just flat out say that is is impossible yet, they never sound like they actually KNOW what they are talking about. Seems to me that It would be hard to do and require a tremendous amount of patience, and so people who might've tried, but gave up, go around saying it is just impossible and that only larger birds can be potty/ perch trained in this manner. I don't know why but this irritates me LOL.

[@emmabrowne2854]

Can I do this with a parakeet also?

[@Bagheera98]

it's a bird, so yes

[@dionis1826]

Put the food stick thing in your shoulder and he should go to your shoulder

[@sandralodin7152]

When you train birds is it good train one by one or all same time

[@shweetspice1321]

Its better to train them one by one so that they will stay focused during their training session.

[@konstantinoskalatzis8095]

I have a problem with my lovebird!! When I approach him to give him a treat he viciously bites me! What should I do??

[@amiradawii7022]

Konstantinos Kalatzis put your hand slowly and talk in a soft voice with him or her

[@konstantinoskalatzis8095]

Amira Dawi thank you so much for helping!!! I am definitely going to try it!!

[@spoderman8731]

4:49.....damnnnnnnnn she looked so cool when she threw away they stick!........im a girl (straight) but DAMNNNNN SHE IS COOOL

[@slowcreep7080]

is it a lovebird

[@skelesoul7831]

Night blade soccer They're parrotlets.

[@emmywoodham2387]

Parrotlet

[@mohamadzukan6471]

Where can we get a target stick

[@verasvolgs3436]

Mohamad Zukan a small wooden dowl works!

[@alana6790]

Mohamad Zukan you can use a chopstick

[@carina5680]

What bild is that

[@f.j.9391]

KnoX *bird

[@f.j.9391]

And it's called a parrolet I think.

[@f.j.9391]

KnoX *parrotlet

[@angelinafrancis5226]

thanks

[@bibin1836]

My bird can station but I have lots of problems recalling. 😂😂

[@joedoe2407]

watch the birdie @6:05

[@ASajna]

Babaye 😊

[@yastkfinn7329]

My bird needs stick to stationing not work for my finger

[@HunterLo25]

My bird is too distracted by my other bird

[@emmywoodham2387]

Put the other bird in a different room